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might be extended to approved activities of Boardsof Health and 
Welfare in relation both to health and welfare and to educa- 
tion. In the salt mines of the Punjab no educational facilities are 
provided either by the Salt Revenue Department or by the Punjab Govern- 
ment. There are, however, District Board Schools both at Khewra 
and at Dandot, and an infant school at Warcha. We suggest that the 
Salt Department and the Punjab Government should co-operate with 
a view to the introduction of compulsory education in the Salt Range. 
We agree with the Chief Inspector of Mines that, in the case of the here- 
ditary salt miners of Khewra, there is a field for the introduction of ele- 
mentary education for both boys and girls on lines suited to their special 
circumstances and geographical isolation. 
Conclusion. 
Before we leave the mines, we wish to emphasise the 
fact that many of our recommendations, while designed to benefit 
labour, should equally benefit employers. In India, minerals and 
especially coal are so disposed that a large output per head should be 
possible. Such output is not obtained, nor can workers with a low 
standard of life be expected to produce it. Improvement in the standards 
and efficiency of the workers will solve many of the difficulties of the 
mining employer and must be secured by better health, shorter and more 
regular hours and more mechanical assistance. We are convinced that 
our proposals and better organisation will bring about a substantial 
improvement in the economic position of all engaged in the industry. 
- Lor Ig Tem pew, ow